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Parliament panel maintains high approval rate for wildlife projects in 10 years

India, Aug. 4 -- Around 93% or 99 out of the 107 development and infrastructure-related projects placed before the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) were approved in its ... Read More


Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary: J-K, PoJK present contrasting development trajectories

Srinagar, Aug. 4 -- Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) present sharply contrasting pictures, with the Indian Union Territory witnessing economic growth and infrastructure... Read More


Kaptanganj shooting claims third victim as Rabindra's Korean dream ends in tragedy

Sunsari, Aug. 4 -- Rabindra Kumar Mehta had spent months memorising Korean vocabulary, determined to pass the language proficiency test on his second attempt and help lift his struggling family out of... Read More


BRICS nations adopt joint statement on data innovation, AI as 2-day Lucknow meet concludes

LUCKNOW, Aug. 4 -- BRICS member countries on Tuesday adopted a joint statement at the conclusion of the two-day meeting of heads of national statistical offices (NSOs) in Lucknow, reaffirming their co... Read More


In first address, CEO Walsh signals IndiGo's global ambitions despite aviation headwinds

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Less than 48 hours into the job, IndiGo's new chief executive officer (CEO) William Walsh used his first address to employees to signal that the airline will stay the course on in... Read More


Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary: Sports culture flourishes in J&K with wider opportunities for youth

Srinagar, Aug. 4 -- Since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed steady growth in sports infrastructure, participation and opportunities for young athletes. Acr... Read More


Why 'free' public services can cost more, as per chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran

India, Aug. 4 -- Promises of free or heavily subsidised public services come at a hidden cost, chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has said. The government official also said that buildi... Read More


UPPSC to recruit 1,154 asst profs for medical colleges

PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is set to begin the recruitment process for 1,154 assistant professor posts in government medical colleges across the state. Th... Read More


Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs to meet today, India-Sri Lanka ties on agenda

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs will hold a sitting on Tuesday to hear evidence from representatives of the Ministry of External Affairs on the subject of... Read More


India strengthens conversation of wild cat through Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- On the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, India has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation of one of Asia's most elusive wild cats through the newly launched Cl... Read More